Lives Of Women In Canadas

Question 0

What were women’s duties?

Answer 0

For immigrant women hard work and long hours were normal. Household tasks: cooking, washing, sewing
Outdoor: planting, harvesting, odd jobs
Childbirth was risky because life expectancy was low. Medical care was too expensive.

Question 1

In upper Canada how did women succeed?

Answer 1

Marrying into a wealthy family.

Question 2

What was a common practice for unmarried women?

Answer 2

Prostitution